LAB-BOX:   Black and White Film Developing

Developing Black and White film in the Lab-Box is easy.
The best part about using the Lab-Box, for me, is that at no time do I have to handle the film until it has been fully developed.

DEVELOPING times will be different for each film brand, based on the water temperature median of 20C.

I use THE MASSIVE DEVELOPMENT CHART to work out the correct developing time for my film.

Then I consult the TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION CHART to determine the appropriate developing time in accordance with the temperature of the liquid on the day. 

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LAB-BOX BLACK AND WHITE FILM DEVELOPING
 
Firstly consult the correct development times for the particular brand of film you are using. SEE HERE

DEVELOPER & FIX at 20C  - or use appropriate timings for different temperatures - check here


DEVELOPER:         300ml in Lab-Box
                                Minutes according to film chart
                                Turn knob for the entire time
                                Pour Developer back into container if immediately using again, otherwise discard.

WASH:                   300 ml water in three jugs
                               Fill and empty tank three times turning knob/handle for 10 seconds in-between.

FIX:                        300 ml into Lab-Box
                              5 Mins
                              Turn knob for the entire time.
                              Pour Fix back into container and mark off number of times used.


Film is now light safe.
Remove lid from tank.
Remove film spool side section so you are just left with the tub section.
Run cool water over the film for 20 mins.
Pour out water.

If you have another film roll to process  put completed film spool into a separate jug.
Then you can begin processing the next film in the Lab-Box while the water is still washing the first film.

Cover film with water + 2 drops wetting agent (stabiliser).
Turn knob/agitate 30 secs
Leave to sit 30 secs
Pour off.

Attach hook clip to top end of film and other clip to bottom end
Hang up to dry.

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